Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Kenway Towing Light Kits
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Harbor Freight Tools is recalling 7,664 Kenway 12V LED Towing Light Kits and Submersible Lights due to improper illumination that fails FMVSS 108 requirements.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on August 3, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Harbor Freight Tools (HFT) is recalling certain Kenway 12V LED Towing Light Kits and 12V Submersible Lights because the lights may not illuminate properly, failing to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers Kenway 12V LED Towing Light Kits with part number 64282, manufactured November 13, 2019 to December 22, 2019, and 12V Submersible Lights with part number 64274, manufactured July 1, 2019 to July 8, 2019. A total of 7,664 units are affected. Affected serial codes for Model 64282 are 462019 or 522019, and for Model 64274 is 272019 (last 6 digits).
What You Should Do
HFT will replace the light kits free of charge. Owners who purchased these lights prior to November 2020 should check the serial codes. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2026. Contact HFT customer service at 1-800-444-3353 for more information.
Why This Matters
Improper illumination from the towing lights can reduce trailer visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number 26E043000
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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